Ms. Donna Hendrix, 62, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Chapman Funeral Home.
Ms. Hendrix was born December 5, 1959, in Swainsboro, to Raymond Hendrix, Jr. and Vivian Hudson Hendrix. She graduated class of 1977 from David Emanuel Academy and went on to attend both Swainsboro Technical School and East Georgia College. Ms. Hendrix worked as a paralegal in Swainsboro and the surrounding areas. Before MS struck her body, she enjoyed playing her black, baby grand piano, drawing, painting, going to the beach, and making memories with her children. Donna loved the holidays – Christmas was always her favorite. She had a heart for animals and was a member of ASPCA. Donna was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Hendrix is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Stephen Hudson Hendrix, Timothy Wayne Hendrix, and Andrew Blake Hendrix.
Survivors include her children, Jennifer Price Kelly (Demones), Ryan Price (Kim), and Brittan Kendall, all of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Charsley and Tyler Kelly, both of Swainsboro, and Harper Kendall of Millen; sisters-in-law, Judy Hendrix of Swainsboro and Jean Hendrix of Cleveland; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Swainsboro/Emanuel County Animal Shelter, 343 Market Street, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Emanuel County Nursing Home and PruittHealth Hospice for their care of Ms. Donna Hendrix.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of arrangements.
